A piece of hardware that produces a paper copy (also known as ‘hardcopy’) of the information generated by the computer.
Printer
TRUE OR FALSE: Always disconnect a computer from the AC power and from any powered peripherals while you are working on it.
TRUE
Used to drive or fasten positive slotted screws
Philips Screwdriver
It protects a computer network from unauthorized access.
Network firewall
They translate digital signals from a computer into analog signals that can travel across conventional phone lines.
Modem
This is an internetworking system capable of joining together two networks that use different base protocols.
Network gateway
Type of network that is confined to a relatively small area.
Local Area Network (LAN)
TRUE or FALSE: Always handle electronic components by a non-conducting (non-metallic) edge. Don't touch the pins or other connectors.
TRUE
Used to drive or fasten negative slotted screws
Flat Screwdriver
A primary memory. This memory is used inside the computer to hold programs and data while it is running.
Random Access Memory (RAM)
It is a device that connects a client computer, server, printer or other component to your network.
Network interface
It is a device that gathers the signals from devices that are connected to it, and then regenerates a new copy of each signal.
Ethernet switch
Type of network that connect larger geographic areas, such as Florida, the United States, or the world.
Wide Area Networks (WANs)
It is consists of two or more computers that are linked in order to share resources (such as printers and CD-ROMs), exchange files, or allow electronic communications.
Network
A hardware interface for low-speed peripherals such as the keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and telephony devices.
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
A connector on the back of a computer or other device.
Port hub /Port
It is a small, simple, inexpensive device that joins multiple computers together.
Hub
TRUE or FALSE: Everyone is allowed to eat, drink, or smoke while working on a computer.
FALSE
A popular type of cable used in computer networking that consists of two shielded wires twisted around each
Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP)
A device filters data traffic at a network boundary.
Bridge
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